Typical Tasks
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas, such as trails, slopes, or swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
